Dark Berries by Rituals bottle
Rituals

Dark Berries

4.0/5 · 3 votes Feminine 2022
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Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night100
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Summer50
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Our take

Dark Berries is a fragrance for the person who wants a fruity scent with real weight. Many berry perfumes stay light and airy, but this composition builds a heavier structure. The opening of black currant and pear provides a tart and juicy start. This fruitiness does not float away. Instead, it moves directly into a floral heart of violet and jasmine. The violet adds a powdery softness that complements the sharp fruit. This transition shows that the scent is not a simple summer spray. It carries a serious tone from the very first moment.

The base notes of amber and patchouli defend this position. They ground the fruit and give the fragrance a warm, earthy foundation. The amber brings a balsamic quality that feels rich against the skin. Patchouli adds a woody depth that prevents the sweetness from dominating. The overall accord list includes animalic and warm spicy tones. These elements combine to create a scent that feels mature. It suits cooler evenings when you want a scent that feels present and substantial.

Someone who prefers sheer, transparent citrus should look elsewhere. This is for the wearer who enjoys a bold mix of fruit and resin. It suits a wardrobe that already contains heavier orientals. The powdery violet and the earthy base make it a good match for knit fabrics and closed spaces. It feels like a modern take on a classic heavy style. The scent stays true to its name by keeping the fruit in a dark setting.

The blend settles into a scent that recalls a bowl of dark fruit placed on a wooden table near a lit candle.

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